Recently, the Supreme Court has issued guidelines mandating the establishment of permanent court security units (CSU) and the installation of CCTV cameras in every Courtroom. 

These measures aim to guarantee the security of court premises throughout India.

The division bench of Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice Dipankar Datta said -

“It is appalling that court premises in the national capital itself, in the past year or so, have witnessed at least three major incidents of gunfire,”

The bench further said that, this step not only provide safety to the judges, but also to lawyers, court personnel, litigants, and other individuals, the court emphasized the importance of judicial establishments implementing thorough measures to protect the welfare of all involved parties.

The Supreme Court urged high courts to provide an initial report on the actions taken in relation to security measures and digitalization by October 10th.

“Would not hope for the litigants who visit the temples of justice dwindle if the very halls of justice lack the shield of security? How can the litigants secure justice for them when those entrusted to render justice are themselves insecure?

 “We emphasize that CCTV cameras should be an integral part of the construction project of courts, and therefore should be prioritised,” the Bench added.